Council
Minutes
September
10, 2014, 7:00 PM
Council
Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre
Meeting No. 16
Alternate
formats for this document are available upon request
Roll
Call
Mayor Frank
Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional
Councillor Gord Landon, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Valerie Burke,
Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Carolina Moretti,
Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Logan Kanapathi,
Councillor Alex Chiu.
Staff
Andy Taylor, Chief
Administrative Officer
Catherine Conrad, City
Solicitor
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Trinela Cane, Commissioner
of Corporate Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner
of Community and Fire Services
Joel Lustig, Treasurer
John Wong, Technology
Support Specialist
Raj Raman, Mayor's Chief of
Staff
Kimberley
Kitteringham, City Clerk
Alida Tari,
Council/Committee Coordinator
Graham Seaman, Senior
Manager, Sustainability Office
Regan Hutcheson, Manager
Heritage
The regular
meeting of Council convened at 7:20 PM on September 10, 2014 in the Council
Chamber. Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.
Mayor Frank
Scarpitti welcomed the
Honourable Michael Chan, MPP
(Markham-Unionville) and Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and
International Trade and Mayor Wayne Emmerson, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, to the Council meeting.
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
(1) None
declared.
2. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL MINUTES
- JUNE 24 AND 25, 2014
Minutes
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by
Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the Minutes of the Council Meeting
held on June 24 and 25, 2014, be adopted.
Carried
3. PRESENTATIONS
(1) MAYOR FRANK SCARPITTI
– RECIPIENT OF THE MINISTRY OF
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS AND HOUSING OF ONTARIO
25 YEARS LONG STANDING SERVICE CERTIFICATE AND PIN (12.2.6)
The
Honourable Michael Chan, MPP
(Markham-Unionville) and Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and
International Trade, presented the Long Standing Service Certificate and Pin to
Mayor Frank Scarpitti in recognition of his significant contributions over his
more than 25 years of service.
Minister
Michael Chan noted that Mayor Frank Scarpitti and his wife Nancy have three children,
Alessandra, Michael and Daniel. Minister
Chan highlighted some of the many
accomplishments by Mayor Frank Scarpitti including:
·
Elected as Mayor of Markham in 2006 and 2010.
·
First elected to Markham Council in 1985 as a Regional Councillor. In
total, the people of Markham have voted for Mayor Scarpitti eight times over 29
years.
·
Chair of the steering committee in Markham that established the Race
Relations Committee in Markham.
·
Mayor during the then infrastructure program that resulted in the
construction of the 14th Avenue Fire Station, the Armadale Community
Centre and the Varley Art Gallery.
·
Leader in advocating for Stimulus Funding projects in Markham that
resulted in the:
- Renovation of the Thornhill Community Centre and Library.
- Construction of a new indoor Tennis Club at Angus Glen.
- Construction of an Emergency Operations Centre.
- Energy Retrofits to various facilities.
- Accessibility retrofits to various facilities.
·
Strong advocate in bringing to fruition his vision of creating an
outdoor artificial ice rink which is the largest outdoor ice rink in the GTA.
·
Spearheaded the “Click with Markham” campaign an online public
engagement process that formed the base of establishing council priorities. This initiative has been widely recognized as
an innovative approach to public engagement in municipal governance.
·
Chair of the York Region’s planning committee when the first Official
Plan for the Region was implemented.
·
Principle architect of the 0% tax increase and the lowest tax rate
increases in the Greater Toronto Area for the past six years. And, it resulted in the lowest industrial and
commercial tax rate in the GTA.
·
Serves on York Region Council, is a member of the Region’s Finance and
Administration Committee and York Region Rapid Transit Corporation, and is
Chair of York Region Police Services Board.
·
Vice Chair of PowerStream, the second largest municipally-owned
electricity distribution company in Ontario, and Chair of Markham Enterprise
Corporation, which owns Markham District Energy, operator of four energy
plants.
·
Contributes to a number of non-profit associations related to health,
culture and quality of life programming. He is currently Co-Chair of Markham
Stouffville Hospital’s Capital Campaign that surpassed its $50 million goal by
$6 million.
·
Led Markham’s initiative to secure the Markham Pan Am Centre and
currently is Co-Chair of the Markham Pan-Am Host Committee.
Deputy Mayor
Jack Heath, on
behalf of Members of Council, congratulated Mayor Frank Scarpitti and thanked
him for his significant contribution for more than 25 years of public service.
(2) RECOGNITION
OF FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES STAFF (12.2.6)
Council recognized Fire Chief William R. Snowball for
receiving the
Governor General's Fire Services Exemplary Service
Medal.
Mayor Frank Scarpitti noted
that Fire Chief Snowball has 40 years of public service with the City of Markham. He joined Markham Fire and Emergency Services
in June 1974 as a volunteer firefighter following in his father and
grandfather’s career path. Fire Chief
Snowball joined the Fire Department as full time firefighter in May 1985. He has moved through the ranks, promoted to
Platoon Chief in May 1999 and to Deputy Fire Chief of Operations in June 2002.
As a life-long resident of Markham, Fire Chief Snowball is very
committed to community engagement and the important role, the Fire Department
plays not only in keeping the City safe but in community building. Some of his key projects include: Fire Services Master Plan, Managing
Growth – through building of two new stations (Cathedral and Cornell), and Community Outreach & Engagement.
Council also recognized the
following Fire & Emergency Services Staff for receiving the Ontario Municipal
Management Institute and the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs' Certified
Municipal Manager (CMM) III Fire Service Professional Certificate:
- William
R. Snowball, Fire Chief
- Philip
Alexander, Deputy Fire Chief
- Dave
Decker, Deputy Fire Chief
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor Howard Shore
That Council
extend congratulations to William R. Snowball, Fire Chief, Philip
Alexander, Deputy Fire Chief and Dave Decker, Deputy Fire Chief, for receiving
the Ontario Municipal Management Institute and the Ontario Association of Fire
Chiefs' Certified Municipal Manager (CMM) III Fire Service Professional
Certificate.
Carried
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor Howard Shore
That Council
extend congratulations to William R. Snowball, Fire Chief, for receiving
the Governor General's Fire Services Exemplary
Service Medal.
Carried
4. DELEGATIONS
(1) DELEGATIONS
REGARDING 188 MAIN STREET (16.11)
Moved by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
1) That the delegation of Lorenzo Mariani,
Mariani's of Unionville Ltd., requesting that the vinyl siding and aluminum
cladding at 188 Main Street remain be received; and,
2) That the delegation of
Marion Matthias providing comments on the importance of the Heritage Permit
Application process be received.
(See Item No. 1, Report No. 33 for Council's
approval on this matter)
Carried
5. PETITIONS
There were no
petitions.
6(A) REPORT NO. 32 - GENERAL COMMITTEE
(September 8, 2014)
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
That Report
No. 32 – General Committee comprised of 1 item be received and adopted.
(1) 2015
PAN AMERICAN/PARAPAN AMERICAN
GAMES PROPOSED PARKING AND
STOPPING PROHIBITIONS (5.12)
Report Attachment
1) That
the staff report entitled “2015 Pan
American/Parapan American Games Proposed Parking & Stopping Prohibitions”, be received; and,
2) That Schedule “E” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No
Stopping), be amended by including the
both sides of YMCA Blvd., in its entirety; and,
3) That Schedule “E” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No Stopping),
be amended by including the both sides of Enterprise Blvd., between Main St.
Unionville and Sciberras Rd.; and,
4) That Schedule “E” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No Stopping),
be amended by including the both sides of Rivis Rd., in its entirety; and,
5) That Schedule “E” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No Stopping),
be amended by including the both sides of Unionville Gate, between Kennedy Rd.
and Main St. Unionville; and,
6) That Schedule “E” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No Stopping),
be amended by including the west side of Main St Unionville, between Highway 7
and a point 40 meters south of Highway 7; and,
7) That Schedule “E” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No Stopping),
be amended by including the west side of Main St Unionville, between a point 36
meters south of East Dr. and Enterprise Blvd.; and,
8) That Schedule “E” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No Stopping),
be amended by including the east side of Main St Unionville, between Highway 7
and a point 200 meters south of Highway 7; and,
9) That Schedule “E” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No Stopping),
be amended by including the east side of Main St Unionville, between a point 36
meters south of Richard Maynard Cres.(north leg) and a point 52 meters south of
Richard Maynard Cres. (north leg); and,
10) That Schedule “E” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No Stopping), be
amended by including the east side of Main St Unionville, between a point 15
meters north of Richard Maynard Cres.(south leg) and a point 10 meters south of
Richard Maynard Cres. (south leg); and,
11) That Schedule “E” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No Stopping), be
amended by including the east side of Main St Unionville, between a point 32
meters south of Richard Maynard Cres.(south leg) and Enterprise Blvd.; and,
12) That
Schedule “E” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No
Stopping), be amended by including both sides of Bill Crothers Dr.
between Enterprise Blvd. and the northerly limit; and,
13) That
Schedule “E” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No
Stopping), be amended by including both sides of Helen Ave. between
Unity Gardens Rd. and Kennedy Rd. effective July 7 – August 15, 2015 only; and,
14) That
Schedule “E” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No
Stopping), be amended by including both sides of Unity Gardens Dr.
between Castan Ave. and Helen Ave., effective from July 7 – August 15, 2015
only; and,
15) That
Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No Parking), be amended by including
the north side of East Dr. in its entirety, effective July 7 – August 15, 2015
only; and,
16) That
Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No Parking), be amended by rescinding
the north side of YMCA Blvd. in its entirety; and,
17) That
Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No Parking), be amended by rescinding
the south side of YMCA Blvd. from Kennedy Rd. and a point 115 meters west
thereof; and,
18) That
Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No Parking), be amended by rescinding
the south side of YMCA Blvd. from the west limit to a point 75 meters east of
Rivis Rd.; and,
19) That
Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No Parking), be amended by rescinding
the south side of YMCA Blvd. from a point 75 meters east of Rivis Rd and a
point 115 meters west of Kennedy Rd.; and,
20) That
Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No Parking), be amended by rescinding
both sides of Rivis Rd. in its entirety; and
21) That
Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No Parking), be amended by rescinding
the west side of Main Street Unionville South between Highway 7 and East Drive;
and,
22) That
Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 (No Parking), be amended by rescinding
the west side of Main Street Unionville South between the west side of Main
Street South Unionville, from 17.0 meters to the south of lot property line
28/34 to 120.0 meters south; and,
23) That the Operations Department be directed to
install and maintain the appropriate regulatory signs at the subject locations; and,
24) That the cost of materials and installation for the traffic signs and
pavement markings be funded from Operations capital account #
061-5350-14228-005 (Traffic Operational Improvements) in the amount of $6,000; and,
25) That the Parking Control Department be
directed to enforce the parking and stopping prohibitions upon approval of the
By-law amendment and installation of the regulatory signs; and further,
26) That staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(By-law 2014-125)
Carried
6(B) REPORT NO. 33 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
(September 9, 2014)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Colin Campbell
That Report
No. 33 – Development Services Committee comprised of 4 items be received and
adopted, except Item No. 1. (See
following Item No. 1)
Report
Moved by
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That
as recommended by Heritage Markham, Council refuse the Heritage Permit
application for vinyl siding and aluminum cladding on the heritage building at
188 Main Street Unionville, as it is contrary to the policies and guidelines of
the Unionville Heritage Conservation District Plan; and,
2) That
the owner be required to remove the vinyl siding and aluminum cladding that was
installed without a permit, and restore the exterior siding and trim to its
previous condition, with wood clapboard and trim; and further,
3) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
Referred
(See following to refer the matter)
(See following to consider the matter)
(See following to move the matter forward)
Motion to refer the matter:
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
That the proposed Item No. 1, Report No. 33 regarding the Heritage
Permit Application No. 14 119143, 188 Main Street, be referred back to staff
for further consideration.
Carried
Motion to consider
the matter:
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
That Council consider the proposed Item No.
1, Report No. 33 regarding the Heritage Permit Application No. 14 119143, 188
Main Street.
Carried
Motion to move the matter forward:
Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti
That Council consider
the proposed Item No. 1, Report No. 33 regarding the Heritage Permit
Application No. 14 119143, 188 Main Street, immediately following the
delegations with respect thereto.
Carried
Presentation Report
1) That
the September 9, 2014 report entitled “Markham Design Review Panel Pilot
Project” be received; and,
2) That
the City of Markham undertake a Pilot Project to implement a Design Review
Panel for a period of 2 years, addressing higher density development (mid-rise
and high-rise) in key locations in Regional Centres, Key Development Areas,
Local Centres and Corridors, and including higher density development that may
be identified in other locations by the City; and,
3) That
Council authorize a maximum annual budget of $10,000 (for each of the two years
of the Pilot Project) to be included in the Planning and Urban Design Department
2015 (&2016) Operating Budget for the Design Review Panel, to be funded
from development application fees; and,
4) That,
at the conclusion of the first and second year of the Pilot Project, Staff
evaluate the outcome of the project, and provide an interim status report, and
a final report, respectively, on its conclusions and recommendations to this
Committee; and further,
5) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution
Carried
StaffPresentation ParksCanadaPresentation
Report App
A App
B App
C App
D App
E
JRobbSubmissions
1) That the deputation
and written submissions by Jim Robb, representing Friends of the Rouge,
regarding the Rouge National Urban Park Management Plan, be received; and,
2) That
the staff report entitled ‘Rouge National Urban Park Management Plan’ dated
September 9, 2014 be received; and,
3) That
Council congratulate Parks Canada and the Federal Government on the progress
made to date in establishing the new Rouge National Urban Park within Markham
and working with Markham Council to address park matters; and,
4) That
the staff report and recommendations be forwarded to Parks Canada as input into
the Rouge National Urban Park Management Plan; and,
5) That
in addition to the general comments provided for in this report, Council
request Parks Canada to provide greater detail and clarity in the Rouge
National Urban Park Management Plan with respect to approval processes,
implementation and consultation with municipalities regarding the major
components of park infrastructure including the trails plan and development of
the Markham Welcome Centres, and residential leasing arrangements for built
heritage resources; and further,
6) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
Carried
Report Appendix
A Appendix
B
1) That
the report dated September 9, 2014, entitled “Recommendation Report, Forest Bay
Homes Ltd., Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-14004 and Zoning
By-law Amendment, 359 Elson Street, File Numbers SU 14 – 133398 and ZA 14 –
133398”, be received; and,
2) That
the record of the Public Meeting held on June 17, 2014, regarding the
applications for approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision and implementing Zoning
By-law be received; and,
3) That
draft plan of subdivision 19TM-14004 submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd., be
draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’; and,
4) That
the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate, be delegated
authority to issue draft approval, subject to the conditions set out in
Appendix ‘A’ as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design;
and,
5) That
the application submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd. to amend Zoning By-law
90-81, as amended, be approved and the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ be
finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
6) That
the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-14004 will lapse after a
period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval in the event that a
subdivision agreement is not executed within that period; and,
7) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
Carried
6(C) REPORT NO. 34 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC
MEETING
(September 9, 2014)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Alan Ho
(1) PRELIMINARY
REPORT
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A NEW MIXED USE
BUILDING AT
369 MAIN ST. N. (JOHN BAIRD)
(ZA 13 124510) (10.5)
Report
1)
That the deputation and written submission by Janice Lee, on behalf of
Cathy Lee and other residents, and the deputation by James Reid regarding the
proposal for 369 Main Street, be received; and,
2) That the Development Services Commission report dated April
9, 2013 entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment
to permit a new Mixed Use Building at 369 Main St. N. (William Baird), File No.
ZA 13 124510 & SC 13 124510” be received; and,
3)
That the record of the Public Meeting held on September 9, 2014, with
respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by William Baird to permit
Professional Offices, Medical/Health Care Clinics and four Residential
apartments, be received; and,
4)
That staff be directed to work with the owners of 10 and 12 Elizabeth
Street and the applicant to resolve privacy issues including provision of
satisfactory fencing and screening;
5) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 13 124510)
by William Baird to amend By-law 1229, as amended, be approved; and further,
6) That the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend By-law
1229, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
Carried
(2) PRELIMINARY
REPORT
SILVANA LAZZARINO
18 OAKCREST AVENUE
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT THE PROPERTY TO BE
SEVERED INTO TWO LOTS
(ZA 14 108753) (10.5)
Report
1) That
the Development Services Commission report dated June 10, 2014, entitled
“Preliminary Report, Silvana Lazzarino, 18 Oakcrest Avenue, Application for zoning by-law amendment to
permit the property to be severed into two lots, File ZA 14 108753,” be
received; and,
2) That
the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 9, 2014 with respect to the
proposed amendment, be received; and,
3) That the zoning by-law amendment application be approved and
the draft zoning by-law amendment be finalized and enacted; and further,
4) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(By-law 2014-137)
Carried
(3) ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO REVISE THE PUBLIC USE
PROVISIONS
OF THE ZONING BY-LAWS APPLYING
TO THE
LANDS WITHIN THE MARKHAM
CENTRE COMMUNITY
(FILE NO. ZA 14 128597) (10.5)
Report
1)
That the deputation by Sam Orrico regarding the Zoning By-law amendments
for the Markham Centre Community, be received; and,
2) That the Development Services
Commission report dated September 9, 2014, entitled “Zoning
by-law amendments to revise the public use provisions of the zoning by-laws
applying to the lands within the Markham Centre Community, (File
No. ZA 14 128597)” be received; and,
3) That
the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 9, 2014 with respect to the
proposed amendments, be received; and,
4) That the draft zoning by-law amendments be finalized and
enacted; and further,
5) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(By-law 2014-138)
Carried
(4) LINDVEST
PROPERTIES (CORNELL) LIMITED
APPLICATION TO AMEND THE
OFFICIAL PLAN
TO REDESIGNATE LANDS FROM
EMPLOYMENT
TO RESIDENTIAL, AND TO ADJUST
OPEN SPACE,
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AREA,
AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATIONS
OP 12 132870 (10.3)
Memo
1)
That the written
submission by Edward Lau regarding the applications by Lindvest Properties
(Cornell) Limited, be received; and,
2) That
the Development Services Commission report dated September 9, 2014 titled “INFORMATION
REPORT, Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited, Official Plan amendment
application to re-designate lands in Cornell Centre from Employment to
Residential, and to adjust Open Space, Environmental Protection Area and
Residential Designations OP 12 132870,”
be received; and,
3) That
the record of the Public Meeting held on September 9, 2014, with respect to the
Official Plan amendment application submitted by Lindvest Properties (Cornell)
Limited to re-designate lands in Cornell Centre from Employment to Residential
and to adjust Open Space, Environmental Protection Area and Residential
Designations (OP 12 132870) be received; and further,
4) That
the proposed amendments to the in force Official Plan (Revised 1987), as
amended, and the Official Plan 2014 (not yet in force), as amended, be adopted
and forwarded to the Region of York for approval once all technical documents,
have been submitted and approved, and issues identified in the staff report
dated September 9, 2014 (OP 12 132870) have been resolved, to the satisfaction
of the Commissioner of Development Services.
Carried
7. MOTIONS
(1) CITY
BUILDING AND CREATING A COMPETITIVE ECONOMY (10.0)
Moved by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by
Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Whereas the newly elected
Liberal Provincial government included 29 Billion Dollars in their budget for
new Transit Projects, including the extension of the Yonge Street Subway to
Highway 7 and the electrification and improved service levels of both the
Richmond Hill and Stouffville GO Train lines; and,
Whereas this is the first time
in decades that the Province of Ontario has shown leadership in public transit
through the budget process; and,
Whereas it is unlikely that
the private sector will take the lead on identifying potential transit station sites on the
Richmond Hill and Stouffville GO train lines and related development study
areas, as that is a planning responsibility of the City; and,
Whereas these studies should
be a proactive, comprehensive initiative of the City rather than of small,
individual, isolated landowners; and,
Whereas there are significant
costs associated with these studies that local landowners may not be able to
fund, as many operate small business; and,
Whereas the expertise for
these studies lies within City Departments and not with small business owners;
and,
Whereas the City has the
financial ability to front-end the funding of these studies and collect back
the costs through any means available; and,
Whereas Council passed a
motion on June 11, 2014, attached, regarding the potential John and Green Lane
study area; and,
Whereas this initiative will
benefit Markham residents immensely through better service and the opportunity
to create modern development adjacent to rapid transit;
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That Staff be directed to bring back a list of proposed
sites that could benefit from the expansion of GO Transit Service and a method
of financing these studies.
Withdrawn
Note: The Notice of this motion was
given to Council at its meeting held on June 24 and 25, 2014.
8. NOTICES OF MOTIONS
There were no
notices of motions.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Moved by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Received
46-2014 ROAD CLOSURE
REQUEST – MARKHAM FAIR (3.5)
Info
Elgin Mills Road from McCowan Road to Highway 48 will be closed during
the date and time noted below to facilitate the event:
- October 2 to 4, 2014 (9:00 am to 10:00 pm)
- October 5, 2014 (9:00 am to 6:00 pm)
Alternate
Route
- 19th Concession (north of Elgin Mills)
- Major MacKenzie (south of Elgin Mills)
Carried
Received and referred to the
Commissioner of Development Services
47-2014 COMMUNICATION –
LINDVEST PROPERTIES (CORNELL) LIMITED (10.3)
Letter
Stephen A. D'Agostino, Thomson Rogers, providing comments on behalf of
Colebay Investments Inc., Highcove Investments Inc., Firwood Holdings Inc.,
Major McCowan Developments Limited, Summerlane Realty Corp. and Brentwood
Estates Inc., landowners in North Markham located in the concession bordered by
Major MacKenzie Drive, Elgin Mills Road East, McCowan Road and Highway 48.
(Item No. 4, Report No. 34)
Carried
10. PROCLAMATIONS
(1) PROCLAMATION
AND FLAG RAISING REQUESTS (3.4)
Moved by Councillor
Howard Shore
Seconded by Councillor
Valerie Burke
1) That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk
in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for
information purposes:
- India Independence Day (August 15, 2014)
- Prostate Cancer Month
(September 2014)
- Franco-Ontarian Day
(September 25, 2014)
- Markham Fair Week (September
29 to October 5, 2014)
- National Day of the People's
Republic of China (October 1, 2014)
- Blue Shirt Day – Ontario
Stop Workplace Bullying and Harassment Day (October 17, 2014)
- Child Care Worker &
Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day (October 29, 2014); and,
2) That the following new request for proclamation,
issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation
Policy, be received and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by
Council:
- Syringomyelia & Chiari
Malformation Month (September 2014); and further
3) That
the following requests for flag to be raised at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic
Centre flagpole, approved by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of
Markham Community Flag Raisings & Flag Protocol Policy, be received for
information purposes:
- Indian Flag (August 17,
2014)
- Trinidad and Tobago Flag
(August 28, 2014)
- Franco-Ontarian Flag
(September 25, 2014)
- Chinese Flag (September 27,
2014)
- Blue Flag (October 17,
2014).
Carried
11. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
(1) NOTICE
OF PROPOSED SALE
PART OF BLOCKS 175, 177, 180,
181, 182 AND 183 (LANES)
ON REGISTERED PLAN 65M-4364
(CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION) (8.6)
Map
Notice of Proposed Sale
City of Markham
Proposed Sale of Surplus
Real Property
(Pursuant to By-law
178-96)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by Councillor
Colin Campbell
1) That the
notice of proposed sale for the City of Markham owned lands legally described
as follows be confirmed:
"Portions of rear lanes dedicated by
Plan of Subdivision 65M-4364, described as Parts of Road Allowance Blocks 175, 177, 180,181, 182 and 183, Plan 65M-4364 more
particularly described as Parts 1, 2, 13, 14, 17, 18, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 42, 47,
and 48 on Reference Plan 65R-35007, City of Markham, Regional Municipality of
York."
(In-Camera Item No. 4 – June 24, 2014 Council Meeting)
(By-laws
2014-121 and 2014-122)
Carried
12. BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by
Councillor Alex Chiu
That By-laws
2014-118 to 2014-122 and 2014-125 to 2014-138 be given three readings and
enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2014-118 ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW (BEGONIA STREET AND GREENSPIRE AVENUE)
A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of
the highways of the City of Markham (Block 104, Plan 65M-4341 – Begonia Street
and Block 28, Plan 65M-4263 – Greenspire Avenue)
By-law
Carried
BY-LAW 2014-119 ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW (BOX GROVE COLLECTOR ROAD)
A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of
the highways of the City of Markham (Box Grove Collector Road, Plan 65M-4141 –
Box Grove Collector Road).
By-law
Carried
BY-LAW 2014-120 A BY-LAW TO A BY-LAW TO CHANGE A STREET NAME (FROM COLBOURNE
STREET TO COLBORNE STREET).
By-law
Carried
BY-LAW 2014-121 A BY-LAW TO STOP-UP AND CLOSE PORTIONS OF ROAD ALLOWANCE BLOCKS
175, 177, 180,181, 182 AND 183, PLAN 65M-4364 DEDICATED BY PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
65M-4364, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS PARTS 1, 2, 13. 14. 17, 18, 25, 26,
39, 40, 41, 42, 47 AND 48 ON REFERENCE PLAN 65R-35007, CITY OF MARKHAM,
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK.
(In-Camera Item No. 4 – June 24, 2014 Council Meeting)
By-law
Carried
BY-LAW 2014-122 A BY TO DECLARE PORTIONS OF REAR LANES DEDICATED BY PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION 65M-4364, DESCRIBED AS PARTS OF ROAD ALLOWANCE BLOCKS 175, 177,
180,181, 182 AND 183, PLAN 65M-4364 MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS PARTS 1, 2,
13. 14. 17, 18, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 42, 47 AND 48 ON REFERENCE PLAN 65R-35007,
CITY OF MARKHAM, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK, AS SURPLUS TO MUNICIPAL
PURPOSES.
(New/Other Business Item No. 1)
By-law
Carried
BY-LAW 2014-125 A BY-LAW TO AMEND PARKING BY-LAW 2005-188 (PARKING AND STOPPING
PROHIBITION ON THE PUBLIC ROADWAYS ADJACENT TO THE MARKHAM PAN AM CENTRE)
(Item No. 1, Report No. 32)
By-law
Carried
BY-LAW 2014-126 A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 4-2000, AS AMENDED, BEING A BY-LAW TO
APPOINT A CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF MARKHAM (SECTIONS 4, 5
AND 6)
By-law
Carried
BY-LAW 2014-127 A BY-LAW TO APPOINT THE 2014 TO 2018 MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMPLIANCE AUDIT
COMMITTEE FOR THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF MARKHAM.
(In-Camera Item No. 2)
By-law
Carried
BY-LAW
2014-128 ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW (STREET
A)
A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of
the highways of the City of Markham (Part of Lot 11, Concession 9, designated
as Part 5, Plan 65R-32390)
By-law
Carried
BY-LAW 2014-129 A BY-LAW TO CHANGE A CERTAIN STREET NAME IN THE CITY OF MARKHAM
(RICHARD MAYNARD CRESCENT)
Part of Rouge Avenue, Plan 445,
designated as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 65R-21147 be changed to Richard Maynard
Crescent.
By-law
Carried
BY-LAW 2014-130 ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW (RICHARD MAYNARD CRESCENT AND MAIN STREET
UNIONVILLE)
A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of
the highways of the City of Markham (Block 6 - Richard Maynard Crescent and
Block 7 – Main Street Unionville, Plan 65M-3402)
By-law
Carried
BY-LAW 2014-131 UPPER UNIONVILLE INC. PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION BY-LAW
(65M-4405)
A by-law to designate part of a certain plan
of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, west of The Bridle Walk and
north of Wilfred Murison Avenue, Lots 17 and 18, Plan 65M-4405.
By-law
Carried
BY-LAW 2014-132 UPPER UNIONVILLE INC. PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION BY-LAW
(65M-4398)
A by-law to designate part of a certain plan
of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, east of Kennedy Road and north
of 16th Avenue, Lots 44, 52-58, 90, 100-102, 107, 108, 280,
281, 290 and 291, and Blocks 337-339, 349, 352, 358-360, 363, and 371-374, Plan
65M-4398.
By-law
Carried
BY-LAW 2014-133 ARISTA HOMES (UPPER UNIONVILLE INC.) PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION
BY-LAW (65M-4405)
A by-law to designate part of a certain plan
of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, west of The Bridle Walk and
north of Wilfred Murison Avenue, Lot 33, 65M-4405.
By-law
Carried
BY-LAW 2014-134 ARISTA HOMES (UPPER UNIONVILLE INC.), PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION
BY-LAW (65M-4398)
A by-law to designate part of a certain plan
of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, east of Harbord Street and
north of Wilfred Murison Avenue, Lots 59 and 121, Plan 65M-4398.
By-law
Carried
BY-LAW 2014-135 VISPANIA HOME INC. PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION BY-LAW (65M-4405)
A by-law to designate part of a certain plan
of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, west of The Bridle Walk and
north of Wilfred Murison Avenue, Lots 34 and 47, 65M-4405.
By-law
Carried
BY-LAW 2014-136 FOREST BAY HOMES LTD., 359 ELSON STREET, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
A by-law to amend By-law 90-81, as amended, to
permit the lands to be developed for single detached dwellings, subject to a
number of development standards.
(Item No. 4, Report No. 33)
By-law
Carried
BY-LAW 2014-137 SILVANA LAZZARINO, 18 OAKCREST AVENUE, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
A by-law to amend By-law 304-87, as amended
and By-law 122-72, as amended, to incorporate site specific development
standards for the development of two residential lots.
By-law
Carried
BY-LAW 2014-138 PUBLIC USES PROVISIONS APPLYING TO LANDS WITHIN MARKHAM
CENTRE, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
A by-law to amend By-laws 122-72,
165-80, 304-87, 177-96 and 2004-196, as amended, to revise the public use
provisions of the zoning by-laws applying to the lands within Markham Centre
Community.
(Item No. 3, Report No. 34)
By-law
Carried
13. IN-CAMERA ITEMS
Moved by Councillor
Don Hamilton
Seconded by Councillor
Valerie Burke
That, in
accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act,
Council resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following matters (9:21
PM):
(1) MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
- JUNE 24, 2014 (16.0)
[Section 239 (2) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)]
General Committee – September 8, 2014
(2) PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE
INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES
(ELECTION COMPLIANCE AUDIT COMMITTEE) (14.0)
[Section 239 (2) (b)]
(3) PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE
INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES
(BOARD APPOINTMENTS) (16.24)
[Section 239 (2) (b)]
(4) A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR
DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD
(YORK UNIVERSITY PROPOSAL) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (c)]
Carried
Moved by
Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by
Councillor Don Hamilton
That Council
rise from the in-camera session. (11:00 PM)
Carried
The in-camera items
were approved as follows:
(1) MINUTES
OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
- JUNE 24 AND 25, 2014 (16.0)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That the Council In-camera Minutes
dated June 24 and 25, 2014 be confirmed.
Carried
Moved by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
1) That the confidential report entitled
“2014-2018 Election Compliance Audit Committee” be received; and,
2) That Council endorse the following
individuals recommended for appointments to the Election Compliance Audit
Committee for the 2014-2018 term of Council:
·
Jodi Feldman
·
Kelly Gravelle
·
Paul Jones
·
Ian Stedman
·
Joe Wong; and,
3) That the Terms of Reference from the
2010-2014 Election Compliance Audit Committee attached as Appendix “C” be
adopted for the 2014-2018 Election Compliance Audit Committee; and,
4) That the by-law attached as Appendix
“E” be brought forward for adoption by Council at the September 10, 2014
Markham City Council meeting; and further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(By-law
2014-127)
Carried
Moved by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
1) That the
following person be appointed to the Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board:
Name Term
Eric Fagen November 30,
2017; and,
2) That the
following person be appointed to the Advisory Committee on Accessibility:
Name Term
Catherine
Hughes November 30,
2017
Carried
(4) A
PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR
LOCAL BOARD
(YORK UNIVERSITY PROPOSAL) (8.0)
Moved by
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
1) That the confidential report
dated September 3, 2014 from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding a
proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or
local board (York University Proposal) matter be received; and,
2) That staff be
authorized to proceed as directed by Council on September 10, 2014.
Carried unanimously
Note: Regional Councillor Gord
Landon was not in attendance during the approval of the York University
Proposal.
14. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Colin Campbell
That By-law 2014-123
be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2014-123 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER
10, 2014.
By-law
Carried
15. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor
Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Valerie Burke
That the Council Meeting be adjourned at 11:02 PM.
Carried
_________________________________ _______________________________
Kimberley
Kitteringham Frank
Scarpitti
City
Clerk Mayor
(Signed)